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AA51 TEL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,895 mi
Last recorded183,895 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 TEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 183,895 miles

Nearside Rear damaged lens

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub wet

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 183,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear damaged lens

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub wet

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 182,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 179,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 179,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 176,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 173,861 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2021 172,854 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 172,680 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR QUARTER

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 172,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR QUARTER

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 172,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 172,552 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 172,419 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Nov 2017 172,419 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (retaining cap missing) (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underside

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 172,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 172,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 168,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 151,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 151,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 143,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 129,468 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 129,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror glass damaged.

water pump leaking.

wiper blades worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,033 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AA51 TEL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA51 TEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA51 TEL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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